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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 25.43 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 25.43 and 13.59 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 25.43 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/25.43 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 25.43 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.53/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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